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Erroll Garner discusses music and his career

BROADCAST: Jul. 20, 1962 | DURATION: 00:23:24

Synopsis

Erroll Garner, jazz pianist, talks about his music style and his career. He explains how he taught himself to play and how he creates new music. He continues to explain his unique style and how it compares to other jazz musicians.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jul. 20, 1962

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
23 minutes, 24 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Jazz Music African American History & Culture

People

Tags

Garner, Erroll, 1923-1977--Interviews African American musicians--20th century--Interviews Jazz Audiotapes. Radio programs. Garner, Erroll, 1923-1977--Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Piano Jazz piano Williams, Mary Lou, 1910-1981 Tatum, Art, 1909-1956 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Waller, Fats, 1904-1943 Big band jazz Composition (Music) Holiday, Billie, 1915-1959 Swing music

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